Cade vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cade

Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Cade Rank #272

Jay Rank #397

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Cade or Jay more popular?

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Cade and Jay mean?

Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Cade and Jay boy or girl names?

Cade is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.